"Amariah the chief priest is over you in all matters of the LORD."
Biblical Name · Hebrew Origin
Amariah Meaning in the Bible
Amariah
boy
Amariah means "The LORD has promised", a boy's name of Hebrew origin. Amariah appears in the King James Bible, and 2 Chronicles 19:11 is the passage most often tied to it. Amariahs name proclaims the certainty of Gods promises to His people.
Is Amariah in the Bible?
Yes — Amariah appears in the King James Bible, including 2 Chronicles 19:11.
Pronunciation:/am-ah-RY-ah/
OriginHebrew
MeaningThe LORD has promised
What does Amariah mean?
Amariah is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "The LORD has promised". Amariah appears multiple times in Scripture as priests and leaders who served God faithfully. The name celebrates Gods covenant faithfulness and reliability.
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What does Amariah mean in the Bible?
Amariah means "The LORD has promised" and is a name of Hebrew origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Amariah appears multiple times in Scripture as priests and leaders who served God faithfully. The name celebrates Gods covenant faithfulness and reliability.
Where does Amariah appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Amariah is connected to 1 key passage in the King James Bible, beginning with 2 Chronicles 19:11. Each verse is quoted in full below.
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What are the variants and nicknames of Amariah?
Amariah has 1 recorded variant, short form, and translation across languages and biblical traditions.
Variants & related forms
Which books of the Bible mention Amariah?
Amariah is mentioned across 3 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Amariah?
Amariahs name proclaims the certainty of Gods promises to His people.
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Names like Amariah
Other Hebrew biblical names that share the spirit of "The LORD has promised" — discovered by matching meaning category and origin.
Names that pair well with Amariah
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Eliana
girl
"My God has answered"
Amariah & Eliana
Rebecca
girl
"To bind or captivate"
Amariah & Rebecca
Abigail
girl
"Father of joy"
Amariah & Abigail
Abijah
unisex
"My father is the LORD; The LORD is my father"
Amariah & Abijah
Amaris
girl
"Promised by God; Given by God"
Amariah & Amaris
Anna
girl
"Grace or favor"
Amariah & Anna
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Amariah name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Amariah
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Amariah?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Amariah?
You can read every verse where Amariah appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.